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Heidegger and Etienne Gilson

Stephany Rolim August 26, 2020 at 20:41 3075 views 9 comments
Hello, friends!

I have asked here before some questions about Heidegger, and I would like to hear your opinions about mixing two authors such as Etienne Gilson and Heidegger. They both talk about being and existence, but the thing is, that I am trying to use Etienne Gilson's concept about being and existence, because I find his approach of the matter more qualified to my research, although I feel the need to use Heidegger to talk about his concept of "throwness", wich I couldn't find in any other author. The thing is, Etienne Gilson is known for his critical views about Heidegger, so is there a a problem in doing a research putting such authors together?

I deeply appreciate all the help!

Comments (9)

Deleted User August 26, 2020 at 21:03 #446687
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JerseyFlight August 26, 2020 at 21:12 #446692
Reply to Stephany Rolim

I don't find it strange that philosophy, after the tragic advent of its analytical form, has moved in the direction of Heidegger's mysticism. This is the logical step, given the empty formalism of analytical philosophy, but it is a step in the wrong direction for the species. More wasted time, more wasted lives.
180 Proof August 26, 2020 at 23:43 #446738
Gregory August 27, 2020 at 00:17 #446743
Reply to JerseyFlight

1) cite a Heidegger passage that is mystical please

2) why isn't Hegel's belief that every thing is really an Idea suspended in nothingness less mystical
Gregory August 27, 2020 at 00:20 #446744
Reply to Stephany Rolim .

Hi. Gilson was a strict traditional Catholic, while Heidegger had rejected that faith. Heidegger was an apostate in Gilson's eyes. "There is no salvation outside the Church" Catholics use to say
Stephany Rolim August 27, 2020 at 18:49 #446882
Reply to tim wood Thank you very much! I do appreciate all the help. This phorum have been very helpfull to me, and also very encouraging.
Stephany Rolim August 27, 2020 at 18:50 #446884
Reply to Gregory Thank you, friend!
Ciceronianus August 27, 2020 at 19:07 #446887
Quoting Stephany Rolim
Etienne Gilson is known for his critical views about Heidegger


Someone is critical of Heidegger? You astonish me. I hope the criticism isn't based on the fact he was an unapologetic Nazi and virulent anti-Semite.
JerseyFlight August 27, 2020 at 21:17 #446923
Quoting Gregory
cite a Heidegger passage that is mystical please


This is totally valid and deserves a reply, I just haven't had time to get to it.